John Paul Cain (January 14, 1936 – March 20, 2017) was an American professional golfer who played on the Senior PGA Tour.
Early life and amateur career Cain was born and raised in Sweetwater, Texas. He attended Texas Tech University and was a member of the golf team from 1955–1956 and 1958–1959. He helped the Red Raiders win the last two Border Conference championships in 1955 and 1956. In 1959, Cain helped the team win the Southwest Conference championship and place fifth in the NCAA Championship.
Professional career Cain worked as a stockbroker in Houston until turning professional in 1988 at the age of 52. He won his first tournament a year later at the Greater Grand Rapids Open, becoming only the second Monday qualifier (after Larry Mowry) to win a Senior PGA Tour event. In 1994, Cain, playing as a sponsor's exemption, earned his second Senior Tour title at the Ameritech Senior Open by one stroke over Jim Colbert and Simon Hobday, both of whom had also finished at T-2 the previous year.
Awards and honors Cain is a member of the Texas Golf Hall of Fame.
Amateur wins (1) 1959 Texas State Amateur
Professional wins (2)
Senior PGA Tour wins (2) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunners-up1Jul 16, 1989 Greater Grand Rapids Open−10 (69-68-66=203)1 stroke Dave Hill, Charlie Sifford2Jul 17, 1994 Ameritech Senior Open−14 (66-67-69=202)1 stroke Jim Colbert, Simon Hobday
Senior PGA Tour playoff record (0–1) No.YearTournamentOpponentsResult11996Bruno's Memorial Classic John Bland, Kermit ZarleyBland won with bogey on third extra holeZarley eliminated by par on second hole
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